American International Journal of Social Science

An Examination and Comparison of the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-IV AR) in the State of Qatar
Tamader Al-Thani, PhD

Abstract
This study used the scores from the Arabian Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Fourth Edition (WISC-IV-AR) in estimating relationships with academic achievement. Participants were one hundred primary school children from sevenschools in Qatar. All children were first grade and second grade students and were aged from 6 to 7 years old. According to the literature, the results revealed a significant correlation between the FSIQ and academic achievement. In addition, the relationship between academic achievement and the FSIQ was similar for boys and girls.

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